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Daily Headline : Investigations

Morning Security Brief: Update on Boston Bombings, Suspect in Ricin Mailing, History of Pressure Cooker Bombs, and More

04/17/2013 - Law enforcement has a suspect in mind as the sender of the alleged ricin letter to Senator Roger Wicker. No real suspects or motives have yet emerged in the Boston Marathon bombings. Pressure cookers have been favored by terrorist bomb makers for some time. DHS is questioned on adding Saudi Arabia to Trusted Traveler program.
Book Reviews: Cybercrime

America the Vulnerable: Inside the New Threat Matrix of Digital Espionage, Crime, and Warfare

03/27/2013 - Author Joel Brenner discusses lessons learned from his work in government intelligence positions, and asserts that government and corporations reside in a “glass house” in terms of transparency where secrecy and security are illusions.
Book Reviews: Terrorism

Victory in War: Foundations of Modern Strategy, 2nd Edition

03/27/2013 - This book offers a foundation for critical thinking by both clarifying and mystifying the concept of winning at war.
Daily Headline : Airport Security

Morning Security Brief: Knives on Planes Defended, Bioterror Attacks, and U.K. Surveillance Laws

03/27/2013 - Janet Napolitano, head of the Department of Homeland Security, is defending the decision to allow small knives on planes. A new U.S. Department of Agriculture report says that the nation is at increased risk of bioterror attacks. Great Britain may expand its surveillance laws.
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Morning Security Brief: Google and Privacy, Suspicious Activity Reports, Cybersecurity, and More

03/14/2013 - Google gets the message on privacy, GAO examines whether states and feds are sharing information on suspicious activity, Iran steps up support for Syria, and more.
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Morning Security Brief: Money Laundering, PTSD Report, and Cyber Command

03/08/2013 - Senate Committee criticizes lax treatment of banks that violate money laundering laws; a report finds flaws with how the Army handles PTSD, and the DOD explains the Cyber Command mission.
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Morning Security Brief: Drug Cartels, Chinese Hacking, and Drones

03/04/2013 - Cartels get creative; Chinese hackers undeterred by media attention; and civil libertarians raise more concerns about domestic drones.
Daily Headline : Drug Control

Morning Security Brief: Supreme Court on Drug-Sniffing Dogs, Neo-Nazi Ties, School Security Upgrade

02/20/2013 - The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that police do not have to document a drug-sniffing dog's expertise to justify a vehicle search. Amazon has fired a German security company with alleged Neo-Nazi ties. Baltimore is upgrading its school security in a three-phase project.
Beyond Print: Cybercrime

Terrorism

02/19/2013 - The White House is setting up a new interagency working group to counter online radicalization. The activities of the new group are designed to raise public awareness and give tips for staying safe online.
Beyond Print: Terrorism

Terrorism

02/19/2013 - A new report explores why terrorist groups die off and whether government intervention can help speed the process. The report also discusses how factors such as the age of the organization can affect its demise.
International: Terrorism

The End of Terror

02/19/2013 - Terrorist groups are most likely to die off when their leaders are removed, but the timing and circumstance of the change are important factors.
Homeland Security: Homeland Security

Counterterrorism Perspective: Interview with Daryl Johnson

02/19/2013 - Daryl Johnson, former terrorism analyst at the Department of Homeland Security, is interviewed.
Homeland Security: Training

First-Responder Training to Change

02/19/2013 - A new, comprehensive training program for first responders at all levels will replace a system focused on federal agencies, but concerns over testing remain.
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